Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 421 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Hyundai Santa FE 2012 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GLK is 16 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 585 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1570 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 135 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 400 | |
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